Sports & Recreation Lighting
High-performance lighting for athletic facilities
Deliver broadcast-quality lighting for sports venues with high-output LED fixtures designed for athletic applications.
Common Challenges
- 1High mounting heights (30-50ft+) in gymnasiums
- 2Need for uniform, glare-free lighting for player safety
- 3Instant-on required for events (no warm-up time)
- 4High CRI for accurate color perception during sports
Auvolar Solutions
- High-output UFO high bays (200W-240W) for tall ceilings
- Anti-glare optics reducing direct glare on players and spectators
- Instant full brightness — no 15-minute warm-up like metal halide
- 80+ CRI standard for excellent color rendering on courts
Recommended Light Levels (IES Standards)
Based on Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) recommendations for sports & recreation facilities.
| Area | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational play | 30 fc | 50-75 fc |
| Competitive sports | 50 fc | 75-100 fc |
| Fitness center | 30 fc | 50 fc |
| Swimming pool | 30 fc | 50 fc |
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About Sports & Recreation Lighting
Sports facilities require specialized lighting that delivers uniform, glare-free illumination for player safety and spectator comfort. LED technology offers instant-on capability critical for events, eliminating the 15-minute warm-up delay of metal halide systems. Auvolar high bay and flood light fixtures provide the lumen output and distribution needed for gymnasiums, recreation centers, and outdoor courts.
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